undermount sink--no raised border vs. surface mount
* no border to accumulate grime and bacteria
* easier and faster to sweep water and debris into sink

single hole sink faucet with integrated pull-out spray
* fewer protrusions to clean around vs. three and four-hole faucets, cover plates that attract grime/bacteria
* pull-out spray makes it easier and faster to rinse sink sides, dishes
* spray hose mounts in faucet tube, well above sink. Sinktop spray hoses' mounting hole is much more likely to leak water into cabinet below

single basin sink
* less surface area and half the corners to clean vs. double basin sinks
* large enough to wash cookie sheets flat--less splashing of water on countertop and floor
* space for an optional dish-soaking tub, though not really necessary with dishwasher-equipped kitchen

minimized grease and soot accumulation:
* no gas flames (which generate soot): induction cooktop (cooking control of gas), electric oven
* powerful 600 cfm vent hood, vs. typical 160-300 cfm over-the-range microwave or undercabinet hoods
~~ ducted to outside vs. filtered and recirculated
~~ 8" diameter ducting--greater airflow vs. typical 7" and rectangular 3.25" x 10" (31% and 55% more cross sectional area)

separate cooktop and oven, integrated into countertop/base cabinet, vs. all-in-one range
* no kitchen drool (spills/grime) accumulating on hard-to-reach surfaces:
~~ left and right sides of range and base cabinet; ends of countertop on each side of range
~~ floor underneath range
* faster cleaning--sleek smooth design with no gaps to sides and back of cooktop
* no black hole (open sides and back of range) to accidentally drop items into, monsters to hide

induction cooktop
* surface stays much cooler vs. electric or gas, all but eliminating baked-on spills